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“FCT Council Polls: Court Confirms INEC’s Decision To Bar Labour Party”.

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the exclusion of Labour Party (LP) candidates from the upcoming Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, scheduled for February 21.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Peter Lifu refused to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept or publish the list of candidates submitted by the Labour Party.

The court dismissed the suit, filed by the Labour Party and its candidates against INEC under case number FHC/ABJ/CS/2110/2025, on the grounds that it was statute-barred.

Justice Lifu noted that the matter was a pre-election dispute under the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and was not filed within the legally required timeframe. While the Labour Party filed the suit on October 7, 2025, the cause of action—the exclusion of its candidates by INEC—occurred on October 22, 2025.

The judge referenced Section 285(14)(c) of the Constitution, which requires pre-election suits to be filed within 14 days of the cause of action. “Having not been filed within the statutory period, this court no longer has the jurisdiction to entertain the matter,” he ruled.

Justice Lifu also noted that a similar case involving the same parties was pending before a High Court in Nasarawa State, which he said suggested forum shopping and further weakened the Labour Party’s position.

The Labour Party had argued that INEC acted unlawfully by excluding its candidates and omitting its logo from the list of participating parties, despite sending letters to the INEC Chairman on September 8 and October 2, 2025, which went unanswered. The party maintained that without court intervention, it would be unfairly denied the chance to field candidates in the FCT council elections.

However, the court rejected all reliefs sought by the LP and dismissed the case entirely.

INEC’s decision to exclude Labour Party candidates was influenced by the ongoing leadership crisis within the party, which prevented the electoral body from recognising the list of candidates submitted by its rival factions.

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Sentimental Nothings – Presidency Blasts Peter Obi Over Plan To Unite Nigeria.

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Fredrick Nwabufo, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Engagement to President Bola Tinubu, has strongly criticized Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), following his recent interview addressing national issues.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Obi had recently stated his intention to unite the country if he wins the 2027 presidency. In response, Nwabufo released a signed statement dismissing Obi’s remarks and arguing that the opposition candidate demonstrates a fundamental lack of governance experience. He characterized Obi’s statements as “sentimental nothings” devoid of any concrete policy or plan for Nigeria.

Nwabufo stated:

“Peter Obi’s interview shows him again to be vacant of deep thought, understanding of governance, and taken up by syrupy rhetoric. He still has no plan, no alternative, and no policy plank, beyond a mouthful of sentimental nothings. Obi’s claim: He claimed he would unite Nigeria, but failed to explain how beyond the tired refrain of his cooks and ADC being northerners. His utterances, actions, and those of his followers have but deepened the chasm.”

The presidential aide further noted that genuine national unity relies on inclusive governance, economic integration, and equitable citizenship rather than empty promises. He maintained that true cohesion requires distributing public resources fairly to all citizens, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or faith.

Highlighting the achievements of the current administration, Nwabufo asserted that President Tinubu’s government has excelled in this area by ensuring all six geopolitical zones equitably benefit from national projects and programs. He also pointed out that the administration has advanced inclusive governance by appointing young professionals from diverse backgrounds to manage strategic sectors of government at an unprecedented level.

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RECORD-BREAKING DEAL! Alonso Predicts Morgan Rogers Will Set Stamford Bridge Alight Alongside Cole Palmer!.

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso believes club-record signing Morgan Rogers will make an immediate impact and build a powerful partnership with Cole Palmer following his £117 million transfer from Aston Villa. Rogers sealed his historic six-year deal (with an option for an extra year) last week, becoming the most expensive British player ever. Although the 24-year-old is resting after international duty with England at the World Cup—while the squad tours Sydney—Alonso is not concerned about his integration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Alonso praised the signing, noting that Rogers was one of the absolute best options available to fill that crucial role. Having known each other well and previously expressed a desire to play together at club level, Rogers and Palmer are expected by Alonso to forge a strong attacking connection. The Chelsea boss outlined his tactical plan to balance the team, expressing confidence that getting the right mix of special players in proper positions will boost the side’s competitiveness both with and without the ball.

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QUESTIONS OF TRANSPARENCY: Over ₦950 Billion Budgeted For SUVs And Vague Empowerment Schemes Sparks Fury!.

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The Federal Government has allocated ₦962.83 billion in the 2026 budget for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and empowerment projects, a figure that surpasses the combined allocations of seven major federal ministries. An analysis by Tracka revealed that this total includes ₦15.13 billion for 39 SUVs and ₦947.70 billion distributed across 2,579 empowerment projects. This spending outstrips the combined ₦960.27 billion allocated to ministries such as Industry, Trade and Investment; Housing and Urban Development; Women Affairs; Justice; Livestock Development; Aviation and Aerospace Development; and Petroleum Resources.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Lack of Transparency: Tracka highlighted that only 70 of the 2,579 empowerment projects have clearly identified locations, making tracking and oversight difficult for citizens and institutions.

  • Unconventional Implementing Agencies: Projects were assigned to 184 agencies, including institutions outside their traditional mandates, such as the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, and the National Agricultural Development Fund.

  • Heavy Borrowing & Fiscal Deficit: The 2026 budget projects a fiscal deficit of about 46 percent, leading experts to warn against heavy reliance on borrowing for opaque allocations.

  • Economists’ Warnings: Experts like Dr. Muda Yusuf and Prof. Sheriffdeen Tella cautioned that excessive debt and spending borrowed funds on imported empowerment items rather than supporting local industries could threaten macroeconomic stability.

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